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These populations have HIV/AIDS, Hep C, and TB mostly. Forcing psychotropic drugs on uncontrolled psychotic patients is already done. They are a danger to them
by Pigalowda 3y ago
These populations have HIV/AIDS, Hep C, and TB mostly.
Forcing psychotropic drugs on uncontrolled psychotic patients is already done. They are a danger to themselves and the people around them. Once stabilized they are discharged and they get scooped up again after the antipsychotics wear off. They really stand no chance without constant intervention.
- hotpotamus 3y agoYep, that sounds pretty illiberal. Again, I'm all for it, but it seems pretty tough to justify it in the modern US where personal liberty is considered quite sacrosanct. I imagine we're sooner to allow them access to guns than provide long-term healthcare for able-bodied adults.